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Overview

The Master of Music Education builds upon the field experience of current teachers and educational professionals, transforming teachers who love music into music education specialists. This degree melds rigorous academic standards with practical classroom skills that translate into innovative K-12 programs in both private and public school settings. Equipping educators with the adaptability and commitment needed for the classroom, program requirements include core academic and music courses, and specializiation in either choral or instrumental conducting.

Program Highlights

Learn more about the program and our faculty.

School of Music Accreditation

A degree from Azusa Pacific University is respected and recognized internationally, and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The university is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

University Reputation

Azusa Pacific University held its place for the fourth year in the most prestigious category of U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2012 rankings, placing in Tier One at No. 170 in the National Universities category. APU was also ranked No. 16 in the Up-and-Coming Schools Category by U.S.News. In addition, The Princeton Review named APU as 1 of 121 institutions in the 2012 Best Colleges in the West for the sixth consecutive year, and Forbes named APU No. 322 on a list of 650 colleges that represent the top 20 percent of all undergraduate institutions.

Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.